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Alfred Siew

Alfred is a writer, speaker and media instructor who has covered the telecom, media and technology scene for more than 20 years. Previously the technology correspondent for The Straits Times, he now edits the Techgoondu.com blog and runs his own technology and media consultancy.
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Circles.Life woos mobile data users with cheap 20GB add-on plan

The new add-on mobile data bundle from Circles.Life will be welcome by…

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Q&A: Enterprises can manage data efficiently on the cloud, says Veritas

Enterprises can enjoy the scale and reach of the cloud and still…

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Uphill struggle against cyber attacks, as Mindef hacking case shows

The attack is another wake-up call for government agencies planning to go…

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StarHub JuniorProtectPlus plan lets parents set surfing curfews for children

Called JuniorProtect Plus, the service launched enables parents to set surfing times…

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Sony set to bring new Bravia A1 OLED TVs to Singapore

The new Bravia A1 TV is the first from the Japanese electronics…

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New S$8.4m cyber security lab in NUS to boost capabilities

The cyber security lab will provide a realistic environment for researchers and…

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One in three Singapore users don’t manage passwords securely: CSA

Most respondents said they used a combination of letters, numbers and symbols…

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Net-savvy Singapore users worry about digital privacy: EY survey

Privacy is one of the topmost concerns among the digitally active in…

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Asus XG-U2008 switch lets you hook up to 10Gbps at home

If you have a 10Gbps fibre broadband service in Singapore, you'd be…

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M1 Data Passport now lets travellers use local data across ASEAN

M1's new ASEAN Data Passport roaming deal lets travellers use their local…

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New rules for autonomous vehicles in Singapore, but tough questions await

Answering the tough questions on responsibility and liability is altogether something else,…

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Asus’ ROG XG Station 2 hooks laptops up to desktop graphics power

You can have a thin and light laptop to carry around but…

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Goondu DIY: Getting your old Nexus 9 up to speed again

If you want to squeeze that last ounce of usefulness out of…

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While virtual reality develops, 360 video already brings new online experiences

Just as YouTube moved from grainy videos in the early days to…

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Goondu review: Jabra Elite Sport are nice – once paired

In the Elite Sport, Jabra has delivered another excellent companion for a…

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Download Netflix shows onto an SD card and binge during Chinese New Year

Netflix now lets you save your favourite movies onto an SD card…

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Goodbye 3D and curved TVs, you’re not missed

TV makers are fighting over image quality, rather than introducing gimmicks like…

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Can Samsung win trust back with apology, explanation for exploding Galaxy Note7?

Essentially, the problems with the Galaxy Note7 had to do with not…

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Where AI would work – recommending music in a car

As car makers install smarter features in their vehicles, a smart AI…

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Goondu review: Dell XPS 13 is a svelte laptop that does the work

With a bomb-proof design and a handy keyboard that's better than many…

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